# Using GCC Nested Functions with Wide Pointers, Avoiding Trampolines (Part 2)

This technical article continues exploring how to use GCC's nested functions with wide pointers while avoiding trampolines, which typically require an executable stack. The technique helps C programmers improve security and performance by eliminating a common source of runtime memory restrictions.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://uecker.codeberg.page/2026-07-14.html) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:59:42 +0000